Nex Machina: Death Machine

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  • Summary: From the collaboration between Housemarque (Resogun, Alienation, Matterfall), and Robotron and Smash TV legendary creator Eugene Jarvis comes Nex Machina, an explosive arcade experience created with competition in mind. Can you survive the mechanical onslaught of hundreds of evil robotsFrom the collaboration between Housemarque (Resogun, Alienation, Matterfall), and Robotron and Smash TV legendary creator Eugene Jarvis comes Nex Machina, an explosive arcade experience created with competition in mind. Can you survive the mechanical onslaught of hundreds of evil robots trying to obliterate any threat? Can you stop them from harvesting oblivious humans? In the vein of cult classics such Resogun and Robotron, Nex Machina is the ultimate top-down voxel shooter where everything can be blown up to pieces. Enter "the zone", become one with the game and pull off the most incredible feats. Packed with opportunities to create your own playstyle, face tough challenges and engage in a ruthlessly competitive environment, Nex Machina is what arcade games deserve to be in the 21th century. [Playstation.com]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. Guardian
    Jun 27, 2017
    100
    Played alone or in co-op, played in Arcade mode or one of the more specific mission challenges, Nex Machina is a thrilling masterpiece.
  2. The Games Machine
    Jun 23, 2017
    93
    Housemarque did it again. With its neon lights, endless action, frantic pace, and amazing soundtrack, Nex Machina is one of the most beautiful surprises of this 2017, and one of the best twin-stick shooters ever made.
  3. Attack of the Fanboy
    Jun 19, 2017
    90
    Twin stick shooter purists will love Nex Machina for its fast paced action and incredible presentation, but this is a game that's clearly been designed to keep you coming back for more.
  4. GameGrin
    Jul 17, 2017
    90
    This is a love letter to classic twin-stick shooters. With input from one of the kings of the genre in Eugene Jarvis, there was almost no way this could fail. It’s a fast-paced, colourful, and bullet-rich affair that will have you coming back for more again and again.
  5. Games Master UK
    Aug 10, 2017
    88
    A speedy, psychedelic, and utterly addictive arcade experience that perfectly blends retro and modern. [Sept 2017, p.78]
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  6. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jun 19, 2017
    85
    Eugene Jarvis and Housemarque have come together to create one of the best playing twin-stick shooters ever made. While I do wish there was more content (I can only hope this gets the same amount of support as Resogun did) , there are enough difficulties that I’ll still be learning the intricacies for several months to come.
  7. Digitally Downloaded
    Jul 12, 2017
    70
    Finnish studio Housemarque have produced in Nex Machina another game to sit alongside its well-received titles of Alienation and Resogun, and that showcases the serious pedigree it has built since their start in the early nineties with Stardust. It is a rush of colour that delivers a satisfying experience that’ll steal your calm and let you imagine a future where the robots don’t wipe us all out.

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  1. Positive: 23 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. XxX-jesus-XxX
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    This is one hell of a game it take every thing we play back in the arcade area. It has lots of good nostalgic memories like smash tv or otherThis is one hell of a game it take every thing we play back in the arcade area. It has lots of good nostalgic memories like smash tv or other bullet hell shooter and this take the the cake of glory.… Expand
  2. JugularVein
    Jun 3, 2018
    10
    If you have any intrest at all in this genre, you should give this game a try. Im not a game criticer or anything but what i can say is i dontIf you have any intrest at all in this genre, you should give this game a try. Im not a game criticer or anything but what i can say is i dont remember having this much fun at any game i've ever played in my life. This game is perfect in my opinion.… Expand
  4. Siontis
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    Nex is a pure arcade experience, the latest Housemarque gem. No frame rate drops or stutters while playing on my C-chassis base Ps4,Nex is a pure arcade experience, the latest Housemarque gem. No frame rate drops or stutters while playing on my C-chassis base Ps4, explosive fast paced action, typical Housemarque mechanics, beautiful colours, responsive controls and much more!
    Absolutely recommended!    … Expand
  5. ty92
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    This is such a great game. My only problem is some of the lasers are hard to see. I just started playing but so far I love it. I will updateThis is such a great game. My only problem is some of the lasers are hard to see. I just started playing but so far I love it. I will update this review when Im done. Note: Im playing on easy and it's starting to get hard.… Expand
  6. KDMCollectables
    Feb 7, 2018
    9
    Barnstormer of a game - it ebs and flows and whilst can look chaotic to an outsider, when you pick-up that controller you are immersed. ThereBarnstormer of a game - it ebs and flows and whilst can look chaotic to an outsider, when you pick-up that controller you are immersed. There is nothing better than co-op mode bedlam, the manic, psychedelic game-play draws you into a trance-like state where the game-play you produce and moments of "wowza" achieved as you traverse a difficult section where enemies are closing in and your last human needs saving will leave you breathless. Has had some seriously play, graphically beautiful, a brilliant flow, short ... but very, VERY sweet! As close as a 9 rating can get to 10 without quite hitting that perfect score (where could it have gained that final ping - i'd say it could have been a touch longer, or maybe a slightly larger level layout with smaller passages leading to larger rooms ? Either way, it's a damned good game this one)!… Expand
  7. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    8
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 8.5
    Sound/Music: 8.5
    Graphics/Art: 8
    Story/Atmosphere: 7.5
    OVERALL: 8.1/10
  8. Alecj
    Jun 21, 2017
    4
    A twin stick shooter from the makers of Resogun. It has much of the same graphical style, most of the same game modes, but none of the sameA twin stick shooter from the makers of Resogun. It has much of the same graphical style, most of the same game modes, but none of the same magic.

    Its well made, but rudderless as you fly through a rapid succession of meaningless stages which end with an undecipherable formula and a score that feels empty.

    Like Stardust Ultra or Resogun, i guess you are supposed to continue to replay the 5ish stages for higher scores ---then on more difficult settings for a more intense challenge, but its all so similar and missing a worthwhile end goal.....i just dont get why you would. There is so little opportunity for alternate play styles or strategies, it ends up being an almost identical experience each time.

    There are some achievements called "feats", and some slight customization you can unlock by grinding currency from certain modes.....but again, why? Do you care if your barely visible character has a slightly different highlight shade to his white outfit.

    I was looking forward to this game and preordered it, but after 10 minutes i was bored. I thought i had missed something. I played through each mode more than a couple times, hoping the game would grow on me....it didnt.

    It steals virtually all its enemy and even stage boss mechanics from Resogun, making it feel very derivative.

    In a sentence, Its Resogun without the novelty, PS4 launch limited competition, and charm.

    It will probably be a PS+ game by Xmas....save your money.    … Expand

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